Zucchini Cheddar Quiche Recipe

Name: Zucchini Cheddar Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1 1/2 c. packed shredded coarse zucchini; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3 eggs; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 c. half and half; 1/2 c. coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 rectangular slices Cheddar cheese, cut in 2 triangles

Servings: persons

1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 c. packed shredded coarse zucchini
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. half and half
1/2 c. coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese
2 rectangular slices Cheddar cheese, cut in 2 triangles

1
Re-crimp pie shell in its pan, making high fluted edges, or transfer to 4 cup square baking pan.
2
Crimp edges.
3
Saute margarine over medium heat until tender.
4
Stir in zucchini, oregano, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and half pepper.
5
Cook until zucchini is tender, stirring constantly, until most of liquid is evaporated.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Beat eggs and add remaining salt and pepper.
8
Add Parmesan and half and half.
9
Spoon zucchini mixture into pie shell.
10
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over zucchini.
11
Bake 20 minutes at 425u00b0.
12
Then bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 325u00b0 until center is done.
13
Cover with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
14
Overlap cheese triangles over top of quiche the last 2 minutes of baking.
15
Let quiche stand 20 minutes before serving.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 Tbsp. margarine, 1 1/2 c. packed shredded coarse zucchini, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Cheddar Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Cheddar Quiche

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